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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.62, 27,811.76 and 18,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.62, 27,811.76 and 18,012.51 is: 24,869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.62 : 27,811.76 = 18,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.62/27,811.76 = 18,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.62x = 27,811.76 × 18,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.62x = 500,959,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,959,515.06/20,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.39

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